June, 2014

Nadeson Investments has acquired a 25.1 per cent stake in Risk Benefit Solutions for an undisclosed amount. The country’s largest independent insurance and risk specialists have over 5,000 corporate clients as well as 10,000 personal lines clients. Nadeson is owned by Grand Parade Investments Chairman Hassen Adams. Joining CNBC Africa to give more detail is Michael Petersen, CEO of Risk Benefit Solutions.

Being one of the most popular sporting tournaments in the world, the FIFA World Cup attracts millions of tourists to host cities around the world – perfect hunting ground for pickpockets and purse-snatchers. South African soccer fans travelling to Brazil should make sure their travel insurance and all-risk policies are water-tight to provide comprehensive cover for any valuable belongings that might get

A lot of us have heard this term ‘Phishing’. It’s mentioned on our Internet banking sites, in the media and even around the dinner table. We have all received those heart skipping text messages. Cybercriminals attempt to obtain personal information such as passwords, usernames, identity numbers, and financial information, by impersonating a trustworthy organisation. The cybercriminals can use various forms of media

Its no secret that many people have had awful experiences with tow truck drivers and the storage yards they take our cars to. Often using below the belt tactics to trick you into letting them tow your vehicle and then hold them at high ransom until you pay up, is all too common in South Africa. A regular ploy is to lie

Off-roading in Africa is an amazing experience. It is the raw, untamed territory that makes it so worthwhile but it’s also this that can make it a nightmare. In this article we look at a few considerations you need to make when choosing your 4×4 cover. For most 4×4 owners, the standard comprehensive 4×4 insurance will do just what they need and

As a unique value add to current and future clients, RBS and Citadel Wealth Management have joined forces to provide comprehensive and tailored wealth and risk management solutions specially designed for today’s high net worth client. Citadel Wealth Management strives to provide clients with a comprehensive range of wealth management services, while RBS protects the assets of its high net worth clients.

Nadeson Investments (Pty) Limited, which is led by Hassen Adams, Chairman of Grand Parade Investments – the parent company of Burger King SA – has acquired a 25.1% stake in Risk Benefit Solutions (RBS), one of South Africa’s largest independent insurance and risk specialists, for an undisclosed amount. RBS currently has over 5000 corporate and commercial clients on its books, as well

Every day, directors of companies are required to make decisions on behalf of the organisation that they represent. Each of these decisions carry with them significant responsibilities and can potentially cause financial or reputational harm to a business and its stakeholders. Simon Colman, Litigations Risk Executive at RBS, points to an example earlier this year which saw an Executive Director of a listed

The rising occurrence of riots and strikes in South Africa highlights the growing need for local business to protect themselves financially from the possible risks associated with strikes. “Given the challenges in the marketplace due to industrial action, workplace disruption and protests, strikes and riots need to become a permanent part of a business’ risk management plan,” says Risk Benefit Solutions (RBS)